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This excellent museum of art and archaeology is situated in the beautiful West Campus of Peking University. It is the first of its kind established in China’s institutions
of higher learning. If you have any interest in Chinese history and
ceramics, and would like to enjoy a calm and intellectual
atmosphere, then this is a must-see destination.

The museum was co-founded by Peking University, boasting one of
China’s best collegiate archaeological departments, and Mr. Arthur
M. Sackler, a medical doctor, famous collector and philanthropist.
Mr. Sackler has great passion for Chinese culture and has made
great contribution to the cause of protecting Chinese cultural
relics.

The museum houses over 10,000 objects and spans a period of 280,000
years, from Paleolithic remains to present-era treasure. The
collection has been acquired during the past 70 years from diverse
sources.

Collections: The museum houses a great collection of archaeological finds in
China and also from other countries. Art on display include
bronzes, jades, pottery, and other artifacts dating back to each of
China's dynasties and presented in chronological order.

Tips & articles

Peking University, Beijing, March 26th, 2009: The Exhibition of Longquan kiln Yuan and Ming Exploration Production, sponsored by the Institute of Archeology and Museology, Peking University, Zhejiang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology, the National ...Read More